Proverbs 6:20-22Our children are reaching adulthood and are encountering more and more situations where they must act as adults. With each experience we have learned that we need to guide our children in these encounters, something we take for granted as experiences we have all the time.
When our son needed to go apply for a job I had to draw a map for him so he could find his way. When our other son needed to order flowers for his girlfriend I had to write out an outline of what to say in the conversation to get what he wanted.
As adults we may take so many situations in stride. Our own experience may be our guide, but our children need direction from us. What does Proverbs say about parental teaching? What should the young person do? What comment is made about this teaching?
Coaching an inexperienced teen on how to act during a job interview is important for the success of the child. Providing guidance in driving and social behavior is also important. But as parents we are also responsible for the spiritual guidance and encouragement of our children.
If we are able to share our own faith and talk about our own spiritual growth – not with strangers, but with members of our own family – we can provide wisdom and experience that will assist them in that all-important walk with God. If our children can learn from what we have experienced and see our own growth in our walk of faith we can provide them with teachings that will indeed guide them through the challenges of life. Our teachings can watch over our children as they sleep and can speak to them when they encounter situations similar to what we have had.
As parents we are responsible for laying that foundation of belief and faith in God. We are responsible for the primary teachings of faith which will help our children grow and increase in their relationship with the Lord.
DAILY CHALLENGE: How can you teach your children about your faith?
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